Employment Litigation Associate

Kaufman Dolowich, an AV-rated® firm designated one of the “Best Companies to Work For” among U.S. law firms by U.S. News & World Report, is seeking an Employment Defense Litigation Associate with a minimum of 4 years of experience on either the defense or plaintiff's side for its San Francisco office. The candidate would be joining a growing, dynamic firm with more than 200 attorneys nationwide.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Employment litigation experience including discrimination, harassment, wage & hour and employment contract cases.
• Familiarity with federal and state employment statutes.
• Experience developing strategy, drafting pleadings, taking/defending depositions, arguing motions, and the capability of working independently is preferred.
• Experience providing advice and counsel on workplace law issues, including employee relations, mitigation of risk, ADA and other workplace accommodation, employment agreements, reductions-in-force, and employment-related policies is also beneficial.

NOTE: WFH/Hybrid Work Option.

• J.D. from an ABA accredited Law School.
• Law Review and/or Moot Court experience is preferred.
• Admitted to the CA bar.
• Must possess strong academic credentials.
• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.

The total annual compensation range for this position is $130,000 - $175,000.  Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, location, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

In addition to base salary, Kaufman Dolowich offers an annual discretionary bonus, performance-based bonus, unlimited PTO, professional and client development and a full comprehensive benefits package.

As part of our ongoing effort to actively recruit and advance lawyers of diverse backgrounds, Kaufman Dolowich participates in Mansfield Rule Certification and is a five-time recognized law firm. The process measures whether law firms affirmatively consider diverse lawyers for promotions, senior level hiring and significant leadership roles. Kaufman Dolowich strives for a candidate pool consisting of at least 30% women, attorneys of color, and/or LGBTQ+ attorneys for all lateral partner and mid-to-senior-level associate hires.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at Kaufman Dolowich without regard to race; creed; color; religion; national origin; sex; age; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; genetic predisposition or carrier status; veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or any other status protected by law. Kaufman Dolowich is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.